Kwankwaso: I Have Discovered It Mandatory To Determine With One other Platform For Strategic Realignment
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally resigned from the New Nigeria Individuals’s Occasion (NNPP), citing the necessity for political realignment in Nigeria’s evolving panorama.
In a press assertion dated March 29, 2026, Kwankwaso introduced his departure from the occasion with rapid impact, bringing an finish to his position as one in every of its most outstanding figures.
“I want to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria Individuals’s Occasion (NNPP) with rapid impact,” he mentioned.
Kwankwaso, who served because the occasion’s Nationwide Chief and Presidential Candidate within the 2023 Basic Elections, described his exit as a troublesome determination.
“I seize this chance to precise my profound gratitude for the honour and privilege of serving because the Occasion’s Nationwide Chief and its Presidential Candidate within the 2023 Basic Elections. As a dedicated and bonafide member of the occasion, this was not a straightforward determination to make,” he acknowledged.
Explaining the rationale behind his resignation, the previous Kano State governor pointed to shifting political dynamics and the necessity to reposition.
“Nevertheless, contemplating the present trajectory of the nation’s political panorama, which requires strategic realignment, I’ve discovered it essential to establish with one other political platform that provides the most effective alternative to successfully change the nation,” Kwankwaso mentioned.
He additionally acknowledged the assist he acquired throughout his time within the occasion, thanking its management and members throughout all ranges.
“I prolong my deepest appreciation to the Nationwide Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed and the complete Nationwide Working Committee for his or her steadfast assist all through my time,” he mentioned.
“I additionally thank the Board of Trustees, the Nationwide Government Committee, and all ranges of management throughout the occasion — from the ward to the state degree, in addition to the legacy members of the occasion and all followers of the Kwankwasiyya Motion for his or her dedication and dedication to our shared mission.”
Kwankwaso additional signalled continued engagement along with his political base and allies regardless of his exit from the NNPP.
“We will proceed to collaborate and work collectively in direction of charting a greater and extra affluent future for our expensive nation,” he added.
His resignation marks a big improvement in Nigeria’s political house, elevating questions on his subsequent transfer and potential alliances forward of future elections.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
Times Nigeria